The Republic of Cyprus has withdrawn its permission for the planned entry of Russian Navy ships to the port of Limassol, the Cypriot newspaper Fileleftheros reported on Saturday, citing diplomatic sources.

According to the newspaper, five Russian ships were to make a visit to the port of Limassol for refueling as part of an agreement between Cyprus and Russia. Among them are frigates and support boats.

"Diplomatic sources have confirmed to Fileleftheros that the Republic of Cyprus has not allowed five ships of the Russian Navy to anchor," the newspaper reported.